During the visit, Sveinsson had a meeting with Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal.

They discussed their mutual interest in promoting renewable energy and in cooperating in the area of geothermal energy, where Icelandic and Indian companies are exploring the possibilities of setting up joint ventures to harness geothermal energy in India.

The ministers, furthermore, discussed the importance of the Global Geothermal Alliance for promoting the use of geothermal energy throughout the world. (ANI)